SB00260Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning Roaming Dogs.
Introduced by Judiciary Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To enhance penalties for unlawfully permitting a dog to roam at large.
Where it stands
House Calendar Number 483
April 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Chamber not recorded votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Roll Call Vote 120 · April 21, 2026
35
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
36 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Fonfara | 1 | Yes |
| Douglas McCrory | 2 | Yes |
| Saud Anwar | 3 | Yes |
| MD Rahman | 4 | Yes |
| Derek Slap | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Lopes | 6 | Yes |
| John Kissel | 7 | Yes |
| Paul Honig | 8 | Yes |
| Matthew Lesser | 9 | Yes |
| Gary Winfield | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
Public Hearing 02/27
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 390
File Number 612
Senate Passed
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 483
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